Question

Which list gives key events regarding the exploration of space in the correct order, beginning with the earliest.(1 point)
Responses

first space shuttle flight, Hubble Space telescope launch, last humans on the moon
first space shuttle flight, Hubble Space telescope launch, last humans on the moon

first humans in space, first space shuttle flights, first humans on the moon
first humans in space, first space shuttle flights, first humans on the moon

first humans on the moon, first humans on Mars, launching of the International Space Station
first humans on the moon, first humans on Mars, launching of the International Space Station

first humans on the moon, first lander on Mars, first space shuttle flight
first humans on the moon, first lander on Mars, first space shuttle flight
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To determine the correct chronological order of key events in the exploration of space based on historical timelines, here is the breakdown of the events listed in the responses:

  1. First humans in space: This occurred on April 12, 1961, with Yuri Gagarin aboard Vostok 1.
  2. First humans on the moon: This occurred on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.
  3. First space shuttle flight: The first flight of the Space Shuttle, STS-1, took place on April 12, 1981.
  4. Hubble Space Telescope launch: The Hubble Space Telescope was launched on April 24, 1990.
  5. Last humans on the moon: Apollo 17, the last crewed mission to the Moon, landed on December 11, 1972.

Given this information, the correct chronological order from the responses provided is:

  • First humans in space
  • First humans on the moon
  • First space shuttle flight

Thus, the correct response is: first humans in space, first space shuttle flights, first humans on the moon.